ascertained
Example Sentences
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We drove alongside some of the vehicles, peered in windows, and ascertained it was nothing.
From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025
Fire service officials have not ascertained which of the two buildings caught fire first.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
But from Thames Verlet drove straight to Marsden Wharf, where he visited the Rainbow Warrior, ate a piece of cake, and ascertained the schedule for the evening.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
Norfolk Police said the cause of death could not be ascertained from the post-mortem examination on Thursday.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
Dr. Remile suddenly ascertained that I was due some government benefits, being the child of a veteran.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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